Business and Finance Lead
Wandsworth Borough Council
Wandsworth, London
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Recruited high-achieving team members for enhanced department performance.
- Harnessed data visualisation to drive insights through management reporting.
- Finalised VAT returns with rigorous transaction checks.
- Represented business in negotiations with external partners.
- Managed daily finance services for smooth business operations.
- Oversaw audits to collate accurate data and recommend constructive improvements.
- Coached and mentored junior staff to maximise finance department capabilities.
- Analysed financial performance to implement key improvement strategies.
- Reduced annual business expenditure through careful expense monitoring.
- Made strategic resource recommendations to improve business profit potential.
- Applied advanced Excel skills to efficiently analyse large data sets.
- Strategised and led financial planning and operations for [Type] businesses.
- Collaborated with business management to set and control annual budgets.
- Reviewed bookkeeping and management accounts to achieve clear and correct reports.
- Created and presented accurate, detailed financial forecasts.
- Performed regular performance appraisals, working with individuals to devise plans towards making necessary improvements.